Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor that arises from odontogenic epithelium. It may present a challenge to anaesthetists as it can distort the facial contours and can make bag-mask ventilation difficult. We present a first case of ameloblastoma in our hospital where a 38year-old female was scheduled for a right mandibulectomy and reconstruction of the mandible with a custom-made titanium implant. Awake fiberoptic intubation was planned as a first choice for induction of anaesthesia as any other

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... nique may have led to serious airway complications. We believe that airway management in difficult airway cases should always be based on the principle of "burning no bridges".